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Outsourcing IT Solutions to Meet Business Objectives

Michael Johnson — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:07 +0000

Learn how three diverse organizations - COOP Systems, EquiLend, and Plateau Systems - outsource their IT needs to meet their business objectives, including driving revenue, expanding globally, and better serving their customers. This video podcast features Christopher Alvord, founder and CEO of COOP Systems; Benjamin Glicher, chief technology officer of EquiLend; and Shelly Heiden, executive vice president of global operations of Plateau Systems.

Tags: COOP Systems, EquiLend, Plateau Systems, Christopher Alvord, Benjamin Glicher, EquiLend, Shelly Heiden, Plateau Systems, Verizon Business

Preparing for the Unexpected - Business Continuity Solutions from Verizon Business

Michael Johnson — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:43:32 +0000

Experts estimate that four in 10 businesses do not have a business continuity plan. To address this critical business requirement in today’s hyper-connected global economy, Verizon Business offers a comprehensive suite of industry-leading global business continuity solutions. In this podcast, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy, Verizon Business director of business continuity product management, discusses some of the fundamental processes and principles enterprises should employ to help ensure continued operations. By combining a holistic delivery model with a broad business continuity portfolio - ranging from professional consulting services to a variety of specialized capabilities - Verizon Business helps companies safeguard operations and minimize the risk of natural and man-made events that can create unanticipated business disruptions.

Tags: business continuity, Verizon Business, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy

Business Continuity and Verizon Business Global Network Readiness

Paul Lancour — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:40:14 +0000

As the operator of the world’s most connected IP network, thousands of enterprises around the world rely on the reliability and availability of Verizon Business networks. In order meet these critical requirements, Verizon Business has a highly developed business continuity and emergency preparedness program. In this podcast, Jeannie Diefenderfer, Verizon Business vice president of global network operations, discusses how the company is able to effectively respond to natural and man-made events that can impact its network infrastructure and facilities. Through a well-established business continuity governance process and internal organizations dedicated to resolving network outages, Verizon Business network professionals keep customers connected by minimizing the impact of unforeseen disruptions.

Tags: IP network, Verizon Business, business continuity, emergency preparedness, Jeannie Diefenderfer

Verizon Business Advances Global Collaboration

Michael Johnson — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:24 +0000

Verizon Business is expanding its unified global communications capabilities to help large businesses and government agencies enhance collaboration and improve business processes and employee productivity. In this podcast, Roberta Mackintosh, executive director of global voice services at Verizon Business, discusses how organizations can leverage their IP-based networks and services to transform communications and collaboration by integrating various networks, systems, media, devices and applications.

Collaborative and unified communications technologies are widely recognized as a critical competitive advantage for organizations with global reach. Verizon Business continues to develop and implement powerful collaboration solutions that help multinational companies meet a variety of critical business objectives, including effectively managing mobile workforces, enabling business process reengineering or helping the environment by minimizing travel.

Tags: Verizon Business, global communications, collaboration, Roberta Mackintosh, mobile workforce

Verizon Business Adds Management of Juniper J-series Services Routers

Michael Johnson — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:00:07 +0000

Verizon Business recently added the Juniper Networks J-series services routers to its suite of managed services. Verizon Business is the first U.S. service provider to offer management of this class of Juniper Networks routers, which deliver carrier-class reliability and performance to enterprises. In this podcast, Chip Freund, director, managed services product marketing for Verizon Business, and Alex Gray, vice president and general manager, branch solutions, for Juniper Networks discuss the benefits of the new offering.

The Juniper Networks J-series services routers join Verizon Business’ already extensive managed services portfolio, end-to-end network management resources and advanced monitoring systems. Leveraging Juniper Networks’ modular JUNOS software, which provides a single-source operating system, the J-series services routers deliver advanced features and services, consistent implementation, and universal configuration and management tools.

Tags: Verizon Business, Juniper Networks, J-series, Alex Gray, JUNOS

Verizon Business 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report - Part II

Michael Johnson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:00:52 +0000

In Part II of this podcast series on the Verizon Business 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report, Bryan Sartin, director of investigative response for Verizon Business Security Solutions, summarizes key report findings and discusses actions enterprises can take to help prevent data breaches. Based on an analysis of hundreds of corporate data breaches, including three of the five largest ever reported, Verizon Business found that nine in 10 corporate data breaches could have been prevented had reasonable security measures been in place. The report also notes that 73 percent of breaches resulted from external sources versus 18 percent from insider threats. Sartin describes several basic actions including planning, implementation and monitoring that can reap big benefits when performed with continual diligence.

Check out the Verizon Business Security Blog for more on the report.

Tags: Verizon Business, Data Breach Investigations Report, Bryan Sartin, data breaches

Verizon Business 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report - Part I

Michael Johnson — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:54:23 +0000

The majority of corporate data breaches are avoidable with reasonable security measures. In Part I of this two-podcast series, Bryan Sartin, director of investigative response for Verizon Business Security Solutions, provides a general overview of the 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report and describes the methodology used to compile the findings of this ground-breaking analytical report. Spanning four years and more than 500 forensic investigations involving 230 million records, the report offers a wealth of information and insight into why and how data breaches occur.

Check out the Verizon Business Security Blog for more on the report.

Tags: corporate data breaches, Bryan Sartin, Verizon Business, Data Breach Investigations Report

Verizon Business Expands Consulting Services

Michael Johnson — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:45:43 +0000

Meeting the growing demand from large corporations for high-tech services, Verizon Business is significantly increasing the number and range of its professional consulting services. Nancy Gofus, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Verizon Business, discusses how the company is now delivering a standardized set of more than 50 professional services in 30 countries around the globe to help companies improve performance. The services, delivered through 2,700 specially trained consultants, cover five key practice areas: Security Services, IT Services, Network Integration and Engineering, IP Communications and Contact Center Services.

Tags: Verizon Business, Nancy Gofus, Security Services, IT Services, Network Integration, Engineering, IP Communications, Contact Center Services

California State Parks Explore the World of IP

Michael Johnson — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:47:33 +0000

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is harnessing the power of IP to converge networks, increase capacity and support new capabilities. Alan Friedman, department CIO, discusses the migration from frame relay to managed MPLS and highlights how the new Verizon Business network is enabling new school outreach programs and transforming department operations, all while keeping an eye to the environment.

Tags: IP, Alan Friedman, CIO, frame relay, MPLS, Verizon Business, Multiprotocol Label Switching

Fujitsu North America CIO Discusses Working Effectively With Your Service Provider

Michael Johnson — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:00:58 +0000

In this podcast, Jeff Meier, chief information officer for Fujitsu North America, discusses how a broad range of Verizon Business services enable his firm’s U.S.-based business operations. Meier then looks ahead to future initiatives with Verizon Business and offers personal suggestions on how to create and maintain a productive relationship with a communications services provider.

Tags: Jeff Meier, Fujitsu, Verizon Business

Verizon Business Helps Companies Conduct Eco-Friendly Business

Michael Johnson — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:00:16 +0000

In this podcast, Chris Kimm discusses the Verizon Business’s commitment to the environment and how advanced communications and information technology solutions can help multinational companies employ energy-efficient business practices that make good business sense. Kimm is vice president of sales engineering for Verizon Business.

Tags: Chris Kimm, Eco-Friendly, green, Verizon Business

Verizon Business Discusses its Industry-Leading Approach to Data Protection and Data Loss Prevention

Michael Johnson — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:43:44 +0000

In this podcast, we hear from Bart Vansevenant, director of strategy for Verizon Business Security Solutions. Mr. Vansevenant highlights Verizon Business’s announcement of a new suite of services that help large businesses and government agencies protect data and prevent data loss within the extended enterprise. He talks about why data loss is such a hot topic, and discusses how companies can best approach this challenging business issue.

Tags: Bart Vansevenant, Verizon Business, Security Solutions, data loss, Data Loss Prevention, DLP

Verizon Business Discusses Investment in Trans Pacific Express

Michael Johnson — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:36:24 +0000

The Trans Pacific Express (TPE) is the first next-generation undersea optical cable system directly linking the U.S. and mainland China, as well as the first major undersea system to land on the U.S. West Coast in seven years. As the only U.S.-based charter consortium member, Verizon Business is playing a critical role in deploying this 17,000 kilometer cable that will provide an initial capacity up to 1.28 terabits per second (Tbps) and a future design capability of 5.12 Tbps. Slated for completion in July 2008 - just 19 months after the signing of the consortium agreement - TPE will deliver greater capacity and higher speeds to meet the dramatic increase in demand for IP, data and voice communications traffic in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.

Ihab Tarazi is vice president of global network planning for Verizon Business. In this podcast, he discusses the importance of TPE to the company’s customers and how this investment will help meet the communications requirements of enterprises operating in the area.

Tags: Trans Pacific Express, undersea optical cable, Verizon Business, TPE, IP, Ihab Tarazi

Verizon Business’s Ultra Long Haul Strategy Moves Forward

Michael Johnson — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:02:54 +0000

Tom Meagher, director of transport planning for Verizon Business, explains how Verizon Business’s multi-year Ultra Long Haul (ULH) strategy provides customers with reduced provisioning times, improved reliability and lower latency. This network strategy reduces network elements by 70 percent, thereby enabling the network to operate more efficiently.

Tags: Tom Meagher, Verizon Business, Ultra Long Haul, ULH

Verizon Completes Industry’s First 100 Gbps Field Trial

Michael Johnson — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:16:02 +0000

As video streaming, file sharing, database delivery and business continuity solutions drive bandwidth demand, industry experts are increasingly looking toward 100 Gbps network upgrades. In late 2007, Verizon successfully completed the industry’s first successful field trial proving that the existing network can be upgraded to carry 100 Gbps traffic. The trial carried a single 100 Gbps wavelength on a live, in-service 312-mile route between Tampa, Fla., and Miami. In this podcast, Glenn Wellbrock, Verizon’s director of backbone network technology, discusses how the trial was conducted, explaining the important technical aspects and what this development will ultimately mean for large business and government customers.

Tags: video streaming, file sharing, database delivery, 100 Gbps, Verizon, Glenn Wellbrock

Network Investments Drive Fixed-Mobile Convergence Innovation

Michael Johnson — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:42:00 +0000

This video podcast, featuring comments from Ivan Seidenberg Verizon chairman and CEO, and Nancy Gofus, chief marketing officer for Verizon Business, discusses how Verizon’s network investments are driving innovations in fixed-mobile convergence. Hear how our powerful global IP and wireless networks are being used as the platform to deliver new services such as Wireless Office, PBX Mobile Extension and Mobile Conference Connection, making it easier for large business and government customers to enhance employee mobility and productivity for on-the-go professionals.

Tags: Ivan Seidenberg, Nancy Gofus, Fixed-Mobile Convergence, Verizon Business

MEI Group Turns to Verizon Business for New Managed Global Network

Michael Johnson — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:38:36 +0000

Brian Fenimore, director of global infrastructure for MEI Group discusses how close collaboration with Verizon Business resulted in the on-time deployment of a brand new managed global network. Fenimore speaks to the advantages of a fully managed global infrastructure and offers suggestions on how to maximize the value a managed network service provider.

Tags: Brian Fenimore, Managed Services, MEI, Verizon Business

PCI: What Does It Mean for You?

Paul Lancour — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:36:23 +0000

In this podcast, Barbara Mitchell, product manager for Verizon Business, provides valuable insight on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, better known as PCI. She explains what the PCI Data Security Standard means for businesses and who is affected, as well as how businesses can work toward compliance. Ms. Mitchell also discusses the multi-pronged approach that Verizon Business uses when helping customers achieve PCI compliance.

Tags: Banking, Financial Services, Payment Card, Professional Services, retail, Security, PCI, Verizon Business, Barbara Mitchell

Verizon Business Rolls Out New Managed Option for Enterprises Moving to IP Telephony

Michael Johnson — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:00:16 +0000

As enterprises increasingly look to modernize and consolidate voice and data systems, Verizon Business will soon offer another robust managed service option to help pave the way. In January 2008, Verizon Business will begin offering managed IP PBX on the Nortel IP telephony platform, combining the scalability, flexibility and simplicity of Nortel’s portfolio with Verizon Business’ end-to-end network management, PBX expertise and advanced monitoring systems. Learn how this soon-to-be-available offer will help enterprises meet their convergence and unified communications goals.

Tags: IP Telephony, Verizon Business, Verizon, IP, PBX, Nortel, convergence

New IP Trunking Capabilities Help Optimize VoIP

Michael Johnson — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:00:08 +0000

This podcast discusses recent enhancements to Verizon Business‘ VoIP portfolio, specifically its IP trunking services. These new capabilities are designed to enhance network efficiencies for current VoIP customers, while simplifying the transition to VoIP for new customers.

Tags: IP Trunking, Verizon, voip, Verizon Business

Defending the Extended Enterprise

Michael Johnson — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:50:33 +0000

Today’s enterprise extends beyond the four walls of an office. The adoption of effective security strategies will help protect the extended enterprise and mitigate potential security risks. This podcast discusses how to defend the extended enterprise by leveraging the efficiencies of communications and sharing information across the enterprise while minimizing risk at the transaction layer. The guest speaker is Cindy Bellefeuille, Director - Security Solutions and Product Marketing, Verizon Business.

Tags: security strategies, security risks, Cindy Bellefeuille, Security Solutions, Verizon Business

Maximizing Enterprise Collaboration

Michael Johnson — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:47:32 +0000

Access to business tools is increasingly essential to the success of today’s global enterprise. Collaborative tools enable productivity, efficiency and responsiveness. This podcast discusses the broad range of services offered by Verizon Business that facilitate enterprise-wide collaboration and teamwork with employees, partners and customers. We hear from Karen Gergelyi, Product Marketing Manager – Collaboration Services, Verizon Business.

Tags: Karen Gergelyi, Verizon Business

Maximizing Hosted Contact Center Solutions

Michael Johnson — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:33:50 +0000

Contact centers underpin the customer service strategies of a broad range of global enterprises. Enterprises should carefully the decision to use a hosted approach versus a premises-based approach and base vendor selection on the ability to offer scalability, expert implementation and a broad service portfolio. Learn how Verizon Business can meet the contact center requirements of a broad range of enterprises with Lori Anne Pollock, Group Product Marketing Manager – Contact Center Solutions, Verizon Business.

Tags: Contact centers, customer service, scalability, Verizon Business, Lori Anne Pollock

Defining an Integrated Hosted Communications Platform

Michael Johnson — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:05:55 +0000

Hosted messaging, instant messaging, collaboration and archiving services are all business critical applications. Hear how Verizon Business can deliver ongoing management and security, and help ensure these services are combined to enhance operational performance and employee productivity. In this podcast, we hear from Beth Joseph, Practice Principal – Messaging and Collaboration Services, Verizon Business.

Tags: Hosted messaging, instant messaging, collaboration, archiving, Verizon Business, Beth Joseph

Global Network Solution for Mission-critical Applications

Michael Johnson — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:29:16 +0000

Verizon Business’ Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) combines the simplicity of Ethernet, the flexibility of MPLS and the reliability of SONET. This podcast provides insight into how large business and government customers can leverage VPLS to converge voice, video and data applications onto a single cost-effective local-to-global network solution.

The guest is Alla Reznik, Group Product marketing Manager – Global Ethernet and IP services, Verizon Business.

Tags: Verizon Business, Virtual Private LAN Service, VPLS, Ethernet, MPLS, SONET, Alla Reznik, Verizon